This photo is from a few years ago.  I took it while shopping at Fry’s Electronic Store.  I can’t remember what I was looking for, but I remember being stopped in my tracks when I saw this!

iPod toilet paper roll

Yes. That is an iPod Player & Toilet Paper Roll Dispenser! You can charge and discharge at the same time.  What were they thinking?  Lest you think this is a photoshoped picture here is a link to a site that still sells them. Not only do they still sell them, they’ve updated it so it works with an iPhone.  Here are the specs.  I just wonder…wouldn’t the world be better off without an iPod toilet paper dispenser?

Features:

  • 4 Integrated high performance moisture-free speakers deliver exceptional
    clarity and high quality sound
  • Charges your iPod while playing music
    (will not Charge iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod Touch 2G and up, iPod nano 4G and up)
  • Audio selector allows you to play iPod shuffle or other Audio device
  • Integrated Bath tissue holder that can be easily folded as a stereo dock
  • Requires AC Power (AC Adapter included)
  • Easy to remove from Wall Mount

Specifications:

Dimension (W x H x D):
8.25in x 3.68in x 7.12in
210mm x 93mm x 181mm

Power Requirements:
12V, 1.5A AC adapter

Speakers:
2 x tweeters for highs
2 x woofers for lows